Target Audience:
Budget-conscious buyers, commuters, first-time car owners
Competitors:
Hyundai Accent, Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit, Ford Fiesta
Design:
Modern, European-inspired styling for its era
Value:
Affordable pricing, good fuel economy
Practicality:
Spacious interior for its class, practical hatchback option
Engine:
Engine mechanical, lubrication, cooling, fuel, ignition, exhaust, emissions control, engine electrical, starting, charging
Transmission:
Manual transmission, automatic transmission (if applicable to market), clutch, drive axles
Brakes:
Brake system hydraulics, front and rear brakes (disc/drum), ABS, parking brake
Steering Suspension:
Power steering system, steering gear, suspension components (front and rear), wheels, tires
Electrical:
Body electrical systems, interior and exterior lighting, instruments, gauges, HVAC controls, audio system, power accessories, wiring diagrams
Body Chassis:
Body construction, doors, windows, roof, interior trim, bumpers, chassis frame, torque specifications
Maintenance:
Scheduled maintenance, fluid changes, filter replacements, inspections
Troubleshooting:
Diagnostic procedures, symptom-based troubleshooting charts, fault code identification
Repair:
Step-by-step repair instructions for all major components and systems
Overhaul:
Engine and transmission overhaul procedures, component disassembly and reassembly
Specifications:
Torque values, clearances, fluid capacities, pressure specifications
Diagnostics Procedures:
OBD-II diagnostics, sensor testing, actuator testing
Depth:
Covers from basic maintenance to in-depth diagnostics and complete component overhaul
Diagnostics:
Detailed diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) and troubleshooting flowcharts
Transmission Type Std:
5-speed Manual
Transmission Type Opt:
4-speed Automatic
Clutch Type:
Dry, single plate (manual transmission)
Transmission Fluid Spec Manual:
API GL-4, SAE 75W-90
Transmission Fluid Spec Auto:
SPII-ATF (SP-II) or equivalent
Length:
3990 mm (Hatchback), 4220 mm (Sedan)
Height:
1470 mm (Hatchback), 1460 mm (Sedan)
Curb Weight Est Kg:
1065 - 1130 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Gvwr Kg Est:
1500 - 1580 kg
Cargo Volume Hatchback Liters:
270 L (seats up), 870 L (seats down)
NHTSA Front Impact:
4 Stars (Driver), 5 Stars (Passenger) - US Model
IIHS Side Impact:
Good - US Model
ABS:
Standard on most trims/markets
Ebs:
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) (often paired with ABS)
Traction Control:
Optional on select models/markets
Airbags Front:
Driver and front passenger airbags
Airbags Side:
Optional front side airbags and side curtain airbags on some trims
Seatbelts:
3-point seatbelts with pre-tensioners and load limiters
Oil Change Interval Km:
7,500 - 10,000 km or 6 months
Air Filter Replacement Km:
30,000 - 45,000 km
Spark Plug Replacement Km:
90,000 - 120,000 km (Iridium plugs)
Engine Oil Type:
API SL or higher, SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity Liters:
3.5 L (with filter)
Coolant Type:
Ethylene glycol based coolant (Asian Red or equivalent)
Brake Fluid Type:
DOT 3 or DOT 4
Power Steering Fluid Type:
API GL-4, SAE 75W (or manufacturer specified power steering fluid)
Common Problems:
Minor electrical gremlins, clutch wear (manual transmission), occasional suspension noise
